# Network Sniffer vs Packet Capture Pro

The clearest difference is ads: Network Sniffer at none against Packet Capture Pro's shown. Network Sniffer also leads on ratings volume (188 vs 14). Packet Capture Pro's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 70%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Sniffer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Packet Capture Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Network Sniffer against 4.6 for Packet Capture Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Sniffer has 188 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Network Sniffer's written reviews are positive against 93% of Packet Capture Pro's.

Network Sniffer ships an update every 3 weeks, Packet Capture Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Sniffer | Packet Capture Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-sniffer/id6450956188/reviews) | **[4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-capture-pro-https/id6742767975/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **188** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | #150 |
| Size | 65 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) | [REALSIGNAL PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729503187) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Sniffer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-sniffer/id6450956188)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Analyze your device's network activity to understand app behavior. Identify which apps are connecting to the internet, their data usage, and potential privacy risks. Gain control over your network with detailed visual reports and advanced inspection tools.

**Highlights:** Deep network analysis with visual reports, Capture HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket traffic, External proxy for custom inspection, JavaScript scripting for custom rules, Request replay and rewrite, Real-time speed and data usage widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


### Packet Capture Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-capture-pro-https/id6742767975)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Capture and analyze HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket traffic on your device. Inspect full request/response details, filter by keywords, and rewrite/replay network responses. Collaborate with PC clients and import/export HAR files for seamless debugging.

**Highlights:** Real-time HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket traffic capture, Detailed request and response inspection, Keyword-based filtering, Rewrite and replay network responses, Cross-device collaboration with PC client, HAR file import and export, Integrated encryption/decoding tools

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all the features | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all the features | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlock all the features | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlock all the features | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlock all the features | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Sniffer free?

Network Sniffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Packet Capture Pro free?

Packet Capture Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Network Sniffer or Packet Capture Pro?

Packet Capture Pro is rated higher. Network Sniffer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Packet Capture Pro averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Network Sniffer or Packet Capture Pro have ads?

Packet Capture Pro shows ads; Network Sniffer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Network Sniffer or Packet Capture Pro?

Network Sniffer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Packet Capture Pro weekly. Most recently, Network Sniffer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Packet Capture Pro on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Network Sniffer or Packet Capture Pro?

Network Sniffer currently peaks at #149 in the App Store charts, and Packet Capture Pro at #150. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*